March Organic Pesticide Applicator Training for Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Two days of training:

Sprayer Equipment Workshop
Learn how to calibrate backpack and tractor sprayers, choose the best nozzle, assess and improve spray coverage, properly maintain equipment and much more!

Product Selection, Mixing and Calculation Workshop
Walk through the pesticide decision making process and spray preparation with experienced Cornell University researchers.

Classroom topics include:

  • Pesticide Rules, Regulations and the Organic Grower
  • Navigating the National Organic Program’s Pesticide Rules
  • Organic Product Overview and Efficacy

Three sites:

  • March 10-11
    Long Island Horticultural Research and Education Center
    3059 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
  • March 12-13
    NYS Ag Experiment Station Hudson Valley Lab
    3357 Rt. 9W, Highland, NY 12528
  • March 25-26
    NYS Ag Experiment Station Geneva
    Jordan Hall Auditorium 614 W North St, Geneva, NY 14456

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